Alan Alexander Milne

Disobedience - Poem by Alan Alexander Milne

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James JamesMorrison MorrisonWeatherby George DupreeTook greatCare of his Mother,Though he was only three.James James Said to his Mother,"Mother," he said, said he;"You must never go downto the end of the town,if you don't go down with me."

James JamesMorrison's MotherPut on a golden gown.James James Morrison's MotherDrove to the end of the town.James James Morrison's MotherSaid to herself, said she:"I can get right downto the end of the townand be back in time for tea."

King JohnPut up a notice,"LOST or STOLEN or STRAYED!JAMES JAMES MORRISON'S MOTHERSEEMS TO HAVE BEEN MISLAID.LAST SEENWANDERING VAGUELY:QUITE OF HER OWN ACCORD,SHE TRIED TO GET DOWNTO THE END OF THE TOWN -FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD!"

James JamesMorrison Morrison(Commonly known as Jim)Told hisOther relationsNot to go blaming him.James JamesSaid to his Mother,"Mother," he said, said he:"You must never go down to the end of the townwithout consulting me."

James JamesMorrison's motherHasn't been heard of since.King John said he was sorry,So did the Queen and Prince.King John(Somebody told me)Said to a man he knew:If people go down to the end of the town, well,what can anyone do?"

(Now then, very softly)J.J.M.M.W.G.Du P.Took greatC/0 his M*****Though he was only 3.J.J. said to his M*****"M*****," he said, said he:"You-must-never-go-down-to-the-end-of -the-town-if-you-don't-go-down-with-ME!"